Author to discuss 'New York City of Trees'

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will present a book reading and photography showing from "New York City of Trees," the new book by New York-based author and artist Benjamin Swett, from 3-5 p.m. Friday at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., Livingston Manor.

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Posted Jul. 5, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will present a book reading and photography showing from "New York City of Trees," the new book by New York-based author and artist Benjamin Swett, from 3-5 p.m. Friday at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., Livingston Manor.

In this collection of personal narratives, historical observations, and color photographs, Swett focuses on trees with stories to tell. The stories of these trees from all five boroughs — some dating back to the Revolutionary era and before — link the living with the past in an unusual, engaging way.

"It is common to talk about how trees improve living conditions in cities by filtering and cooling the air, absorbing excess rainwater, and making neighborhoods more attractive, but little has been said about the equally important role of trees as storehouses of a city's past," Swett said.

Swett will answer questions and speak to the origins of the book in a Q&A session with the audience.